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Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1867-11-09

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THE : MORNING JOURNAL. YOL. XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9, 1867. NO. 111. HEADING MATTER ON EVER V PAKE TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. MASSACHUSETTS. , . Springfield, Nov. 8. Instruction of Church and Town Hall. A flre occurred at Ware, Mass., ou Wednesday night, which destroyed the Unitarian !hnreh and the Town Hall, with their con tents, and an adjoining dwelling house. Loss, $18,000. Insured for $8,000. Boston, Nov. 8. It is rumored that Chief Justice Blgelow, of the Sunreme Judicial Court ot Massachu- etts. will soon reslsn and accept the position of Actuary of the Hospital Life Insurance Co., in place of Charles G. Lorlng, deceased, and Judge Keanis to oe appointed uniei jus tice. ' NEW YORK. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. Chamber of Commerce Opposed to Cot ton Tax, oud in Favor of Specie Pay ments. New York, Nov. 8. In the Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, resolutions were adopted favoring the abolition of Die cotton tax, and appointing a committee to memorialize Congress to that effect. A committee was also appointed to consider the subject of a return to specie payments.Pcdestriau at Schenectady. SCHENECTADY, NOV. 8. Weston, the pedestrian, arrived here at 10 o'clock last night, and left at 7:ii0 this morning. Heeling of Merchant. At a meeting of merchants to-day, a committee was appointed to report the best means of inaugurating a good wharf and pier system. Failure of a Large Dry Good House. The failure of a large dry goods jobbing (irra is reported, but name not given. Kentucky Bourbon Company. Collector of Internal Revenue Bailey was before the grand jury to-day, which, it ia believed, will soon present Indictments against the parties Implicated In the alleged frauds of j i ir ..!.. DnlUni Pjimnnnff Thai. xue j.euiui;ivy uuuiuuh vuuijmu j . n.i. were considerable seizures of whisky, Including one lot of 8000 gallons. Heavy Damages. Levi Stemlng has recovered $2,900 damages from the Erie Railroad Company for property destroyed by fire in transit to Cin ciuuati. The Court held, and so charged the jury, that if the Railroad Company could employ locomotives that consume their smoke and snarks and failed to do so, then the company would be responsible for losses through such laltire. Ten-Forties. There has been a limited foreign demand for 1040s irom Europe, and a leading dealer has purchased from the Governmcut about $1,000,000 of the bonds which were contrlbu ted to supply that demand. A letter from Secretary McCulloch to a leading banking firm, is published to-day stating that the Department Is not yet pro pared to entertain propositions for the sale of the remaining issue oi tnc iimus. Steamer Pclerhoff. The case of the celebrated1 steamer Peter hoff Is again before the courts in a suit by the proprietors of Lnlon stores at Brooklyu lor the recovery of forty thousand dollars asrainst the owners for storage. The family of Chief Justice Chase, consist lngof Mrs. Sprague and Miss Nettle Chase arrived In the steamer hurope. The AV reck of the Propeller Acme. Buffalo, Nov. 8, The lake shore, a lew miles above this point, is stored with barrels of flour, pork and lard taken from the wreck oi the propel ler Acme. The coroner has seized and cared for the property for the bencllt of the under writers and owners. The Pedes! riau Again. Amsterdam, Nov. 8 Weston, the walking man, diued hereto day, and lea at 13 o'clock, all right. PENNSYLVANIA. WASHINGTON. Much Ado about Nothing. New York, Nov. 8. The Tribune's special says: It has been announced that the President is engaged on a message to Congress, to be presented on an early day of the session, on the 21st inst. This announcement does not appear to have any valid foundation. There is good reason for saying that Mr. Johnson has not commenced the prepera-tion of such a message, and that It Is not settled that he will communicate to Congress information of the state of the Union at all events till some time during the regular or December session. It should be borne In mind that the November session can last but eleven days, including Sundays, and that there will be but nine working days before the regular Constitutional December session commences. Political Gossip. The President's organ here will contain to-morrow an editorial article calling on General Grant to define his position, and state whether he is a radical or conservative. This article Is understood to be prompted by Johnson, who is taking a lively Interest in the next Presidency, and who openly announces himself decidedly against Grant. Gen. Grant Reports A small Number of Troops in D. C. and Vicinity. The report of Gen. Grant, in answer to the Inquiry of the President as to what number of troops are stationed within the Department of Washington, shows that the whole force amounts to but little over 1,1)00 men, all told, in the States of Maryland and Delaware, the District of Columbia and two counties in Virginia. Proceedings Against General Sthofield The Times' special says the proceedings against General Schofleld, to test the legality of the election In Virginia, have ended in smoke. It was simply an effort for notoriety by a Richmond lawyer j but he proved to be a very brief candle. lieraiuism. The Herald's Washington special says: The reeular force of the Department of Washington, now commanueu oy uenerai Emery, is considered inadequate for the pro tection of the nubile stores and will be In creased, so that they may be ready for any emergency growing oui oi congressional usurnatlon or negro disaffection. The Presi dent, it is said, still believes the radicals in tend his deposition ana impeaciimeni. uen Sherman on his arrival will probably take the command. Call for Conservative convention. The Executive Committee of the Conser- vatlve party of Virginia have called a State Convention, to meet ot tne litn oi uecemDer, to affect an organization throughout the State. The call is issued in response to the wish of the President and the people of the State. There Is no doubt but that It will be responded to by the people of the entire State, and that the very best men will be sent up as delegates, and that an organiza- tion will be eiiecteu wnicn win successfully oppose the Hunnlcutt Radicals. Still Dogging Graut. Gen. Grant, when having Forney's edltori al shown him, disapproved of portions of It, and said he had not authorized the editor to speak for him. Interpretation of a Pension Law. WASlilNGTON, Nov. 8. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has decided, relative t the provision of the act of June 0, 1860, which gives a pension to the dependent fathers of soldiers and sailora who have died of disease incurred, or wounds and injuries received, in the line of duty, in the service of the United States, that when the mother survives the soldier, the father cannot claim under the law. VIRGINIA. Herald's Correspondent on the Negroes. New York, Nov. 8. The Herald's correspondent, who has traveled through Southwestern Virginia, says : Every negro cabin contains either a rltle or revolver, and In deserted churches, barns and school houses negroes are nightly drill ed, with guards mounted to prevent Intrusion or discovery. He witnessed a midnight drill In the woods In which over 100 negroes were engaged. The whites are fearful of negro outrages, and appear to be in greatterror. New Vote to bo Had on Lending Credit to Chesapeake ic Ohio R. R. Richmond, Nov. 8. Gen. Scholleld has directed a new election to be held In the case of subscription to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. In order to remove all doubt about the legality of the election, all the qualified voters of Virginia will vote. This includes all disfranchised whites. Official information at headquarters shows that 14,000 whites failed to register in this State, and only 5,500 persons are disfranchised In Virginia. WEST INDIES. Santa Anna Turned I p. New York, Nov. 8. The Herald's Havana special says: Gen- Santa Annals here engaged in buying a farm, more Lawlessness in Hayti. At Port A u-Prince on the night of the 12th of October, he Assembly demanded of the Ministry that Leon Montez should be liberated, maintaining that he was 'unconstitu tionally kept In shackles at Cape Haytlen. A moo ot u.ooo armed men and women sur rounded the House of Assembly, the mem bers of .which, however, managed to make good their escape. The mob kept firing on the Palace, cheering all the while for Sal- nave, at whose instigation they threatened to sack the city. Salnave is taking every measure to secure himself In the permanent occupation of the Presidential chair. I may speak ou behalf of the Christian community in general, and not only of them but of all well-wishers of the public good in behalf of these brethren of the Association, and our christian brethren In the city in general, and on behalf of all good citizens of our city, I bid you a welcome among us. We come together as fellow workers in the vine-yard of the Lord. The field is a large jue and the harvest is an immense one, but we may say as one said of old truly, "the laborers are few." We have our churches, the light of the world, a city set on its hill, but it appears as though in this Young Men's Christian Association there Is something akin to that plan sometimes adopted by military forces when the strongholds of the enemy are to be taken, and It is necessary often to penetrate witnin ineir lines. Tliey some times organize a "forlorn hope" composed of soldiers from different regiments aud bat talions and corps to force the enemy from his works, so from the different churches we have organized our forces for a special work, and I believe It is our duty often to penetrate within the lines of the enemy and to lay our plans of attack upon the enemy. The work truly Is a great one. We hope, as residents of this city, for much good from your coming among us. We have here a great field, and a great work to do ; but we feel like going forward and doing all we can to accomplish this great work. We hope we will be greatly strengthened and helped tln this glorious work by your coming among ns. We hope that your coming up from different parts of the State, with zeal in your hearts, and with your good counsels while among us, will kindle such a flre la our hearts as shall greatly Interest us, and that our young men, In the light of this flre, will be Induced to lead lives of holiness, happiness and usefulness. I bid you into our midst, to our homes, and to our hearts, a heartfelt and earnest welcome. Terrible Explosion aud Awful Loss of Life In Pittsburgh. PlTTSUURUIl, NOV. 8. One of the most terrific and fatal calami lies that has befallen our community for lung time occurred here to-day. About half past 11 o'clock this morning the citizens of theJNlutli Ward were stamen Dyaiouu re- port of an explosion, and upon visiting the place from whence tlie sound came, we learned that a portion of the mill building of Reese, Gron'& Dull was blown Into atoms, and that about twenty persons were killed and many wnuuded. It was ascertained that the explosion occurred lu the forge portion of the mill. And to add to this terrible accident the building had caught tire and was in flames. The cause of the explosion will probably never be known, as the engineer and fireman were the only ones who could have given any information, and they were instantly killed. The loss will probably reach f 1 0,000. ' MARYLAND. Baltimore, Nov. 8. Democrat ic majorities. The Democratic majority in this State will reach nearly 40,000. St. Mary's county gives 151(1 Democratic votes, aud 3D Republican. Charles county gave 1220 Democratic votes, and 7 Republican. Calvert county gave 8811 Democratic votes. A Natural Resmt. The New York Tribune's Frederick (Mil.) special says: Upon the receipt of the news ' of the elections ou Tuesday, the rebel flag was flung to the breeze at Llbertytown, in this countv. ' CANADA. Ottowa, Nov. 8. The Governor General delivered a speech to Parliament yesterday afternoon. It possesses no Interest to Americans. The members from the Nova Scolla government were t sworn In yesterday. ALABAMA. Negro Resolution in Favor of Itemov ul oi rouiH.Hi uiiaDiiiir irom nuncii New York, Nov. 8. The Herald's Mobile special says: The Al abama Convention did very little to-day Rapier, a colored delegate, offered a resold tion that the Convention memorialize Con gress to remove all political disabilities from such ulstraucuisea citizens oi Aiaoaina as have materially aided in the reconstruction of the State ucder the plan proposed oy ton- gress, bat it was laid on the table. memorializing Congress on Cotton Tax. A resolution, that the Convention memori alize Congress to remove the tax ou cotton, was adopted. Gen. Pope Introduced to the Convention itis HcmurKS. Gen. Pope was present during most of the session, lie was introduced to the Convcn- tiou, and made a brief speech, in which he congratulated the delegates on their success in the late campaign, aud said while he dis claimed any purpose of dictating what they should do, he thought he might advise them to observe moderation in counsel, ami tern perancc in action. CINCINNATI. Dental ConvcnlfonGoodyear's Pateut. Cincinnati, Nov. 8, At a meeting of the Dentists of the West, held here yesterday, to take Into considera tion the Dental Vnlcauite question, tne lol lowing resolution was adopted : Itewleed, That we approve the course pur sued by tiic Executive Committee and at torney who have been acting for the Dental profession of the West In contesting the claims of the Goodyear Dental Vulcanite Company against the profession, ana that we request them to continue the defence to the ultimatum, believing that notwithstanding the decision ol Judge JNelson in JNew xork the Importance of the subject demands a full and final investigation by the highest court In the country. On motion, the report was accepted and adopted. ILLINOIS. Destructive Fire. Princeton, Nov. 8. A lire broke out In the depot last night which resulted In the destruction of property valued at 30.000. The cause of the flre Is unknown. A high wind prevailed at the time, aud buildings caught flre from flying sparks nearly a mile from the town, insu rnncc In the aggregate about 100,000. MEXICO. FIEST STATE CONVENTION OF THE Y.M.O. A. OF OHIO. CoLUMiius, Friday, Oct. 8. A number of delegates to the Convention being in the city, a meeting was called at 11 o'clock A. M., at the Congregational Church, for devotional exercises, preparatory to en tering upon the regular business of the Con vention this afternoon H. Thane Miller, of Cincinnati, In the chair. The meeting was opened by singing, after which Hon. C. N. Oh'.s ri ad a Scripture lesson from the 2d chapter of the 1st Epistle of John, beginning at the 7th and ending with the 17th verse, iVn hour was spent in In singing and prayer and remarks by various members of the Convention. 2'. o'clock, r. m. The Convcntlou met according to previ ous arrangement, and was called to order by II. W. Checver, of Cincinnati, and Joined In singing, " Ask and ye shall receive," after which prayer was offered by Rev. G. S. Chase jf this city. Hon. C. N. Olds, of Columbus, was elected temporary chairman. Mr. Olds, on taking the chuir, slated that in obedience to resolutions passed by the Convention of the Young Men's Christian Vssoclatlons of the United States and Brit ish Provinces, held In Montreal In June last, State Covcntions had been called In various States of the Union and were yet to be called in others. In obedience to a call by delegates to that Convention from this State, this Convention meets to-day. Bro. II. J. Rowland of Cincinnati was then elected tcmjiorary Secretary. On motion of II. J. Sheldou, of Toledo, a committee of five were apiwiuted to nomi nate permanent officers, to consist of a Pres ident, four Vice Presidents aud two Recording Secretaries. The following Committee was appointed by the Chair : II. J. Sheldon, of Toledo ; Samuel Chester, of Cincinnati; Woodward Awl, of Colum bus ; J. J. Wilson, of Cleveland ; M. M. Saun ters, of Paluesvlllc. During the absence of this Committee, the Convention spent a few moments in devotional exercises. The Committee on Permanent Organiza tion then made the following report : For President II. Thaue Miller, of Cin clnnntl. For Vtce Presidents Rev. A. J. Lyon, of Sandusky; Rev. P. C. Prugh, Xeula; Rev W. C. Tlsdale, Palncsvllle; C. E. Bolton, Cleveland. For Secretaries R. S. Fulton, Cincinnati II. A. Sherman, Cleveland. Ou motion, the report was adopted. ADDKES8 OP WELCOME. Upon the President elect taking the chair, Capt. Win. Mitchell, of Columbus, made, on behalf of tho Yonng Men's Christian Assocl atlon of Columbus, the following address of Trying to Negotiate a Loan. New Youk, Nov. 8. Advices from the Mexican capital to Oct., wclcomo to the dclcgatcs,from abroad : 20th, state that President Juarei has been Mr President and Brethren : Itbe-WrjS-Sa.h.hU m' N "uty thb afternoon Is to nwrotlato a loan of twelve millions at 011 behalf 'of the Young Men's Chris Washington. I tlan Association of this city and I believe REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT, H. THANE MILLER, OP CINCINNATI. Brethren of the first State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Ohio : I need not assure you that I consider it a very great honor that has been conferred upon me in electing me President of a Con vention like this. I shall not dwell upon that, but I want, on behalf of this Convention to express the gratitude with which we receive these words of welcome. They are not unexpected by ns. When the invi tation was given for us to meet here, it was made so cordially, with such warmth of heart, that we knew when we came we should find these hearts aud these homes all open. Besides, it seems to me that Columbus is a place where you have so many Conventions that you must always bo ready to entertain strangers. We hope our coming, as Las been expressed, may be a good to Columbus, not because of the men who come, but because Jesus Christ, the great Head of the Young Men's Christian Association, is lu our very midst ; because those who came up, may come with love for this dear Savior ; because we come to talk of lllin ; because we come to gather around Hlni more closely. We have come to you, brethren of Columbus, with the most earnest prayer that our coming together may be with very great spiritual profit. We hope that we may here catch such a spirit from Heaven that we shall go away strengthened, and with more zeal, more fervent love, and a greater spirit of self-consecratlon to the Master. These gatherings, or Conventions, which we have had within the past lew months, seem like getting to tho mountain top and looking over the fields of the past. As we gather here, we hope It may prove a Pisgah's top to our souls. Looking back, we sec that years ago this State was blooming with Its Young Men's Christian Associations. They were active. zealous, and very successful, but the war coming ou with Its desolations, our young men left their homes, and the Associations, for the want of those who had with so much vigor prosecuted the work, sickened and died. We find ou look lng back over those past years, that souls lu great numbers were converted to God by the aid of these associations. Since the war, in God's Infinite mercy, has been brought to an end, these associations here and there aro sprluglug up again, and the membership of those that continued In ex Istauce greatly Increased. But, dear brethren, while we arc thankful to God for the past, It is more needful that we look from the mountain top Into the valley, where we shall have to work. Thcro we find fields already white for tho harvest j there we find fields ready to be entered upon by the laborer, and from this view here we should sec the demand that we go down Into these fields and engage la this work. Dear Brethren, it Is by coming to the mountain springs, to the mountain night, that we shall catch anew and fresh life, and as wo go down may wo carry this spiritual blessings with us, and may they result In good works to tho honor and glory of God, and tho salvation of souls. We have come here, dear brcthrcu, not on ly to look upon the past, but In order that we may understand our defects, aud perfect our plans for the future. Oh, what; a blessed thing it Is, If we can only hear that Scriptural Injunction, which says, "If any man lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth liberally, and upbraideth not." Let us, then during the association, pray very much ; pray during the discussions, and during our so journ in these delightful homes, and oh, may God hear and answer our prayers; that we may devise liberal things aud may God's blessing be upon us, aud may we gather strength as we gather around Christ and there learn the sacrifice he was willing to make for us. If we conld hear from those Hps of His, we would hear Him say, "Learn of me." God help us to learn lessons that shall enable us when we go to our hometo know better how to work, and may we carry home some of the first flre we expect to receive, and may the whole State feel the Influence, then shall we not have come together in vain ; then shall our meet ing be fruitful in honor aud glory to God, our Savior. Maj. Lloyd, of Cincinnati, moved that a committee of three, ou enrollment, be appointed, and Maj. H. P. Lloyd, of Cincinnati, Prof. J. P. Patterson aud H. Early, of Columbus, were appointed on the committee. On motion of E. S. Taylor, of Columbus, a committee of five were appointed to make the necessary arrangement for business aud devotional exercises during the continuance of the convention. E.S.Taylor, of Columbus, Judge S. F. McCoy, of Chllllcothc, Rev. J. II. Cheevcr, of Cincinnati, and J. J. Wilson of Cleveland, were appoluted members of this committee. The first topic for discussion was taken up, viz : What field of work can be most effectively occupied by the Association in our smaller towns and villages. Tho discussion was opened by Rev. Bro. H. J. Sheldon, of Toledo, and was participated In by Brothers Smith, of Akron, White, of Columbus, and Miller and Cheever, of Cincinnati, In five minute speeches. The time for adjournment having arrived, the further discussion of this topic was post poned until the evening session, and after uniting in singing and prayer, the Associa tion adjourned till 7 o'clock P. M. EVENING SESSION 7 O'CLOCK I. M. After spending a half hour In devotional exercises, the discussion of the first topic was resumed, and short speeches were made by Bros. Witt, of Indianapolis, Floyd, of Cincinnati, Wilson, of Cleveland, Lyon, of Sandusky, Saunders, of Painesvllle, and Miller, of Cincinnati. Rev. Mr. Goodwin, of Columbus, who had been appointed to offer a resolution at the close of the discussion expressive of the seuse of the Association on the topic, offered the following: liesolved, That this Convention recommends to the Associations in the smaller towns and villages, that while they keep ever foremost as their great aim, the conversion of young men, they make use of every means they can to secure thorough intellectual social aud moral Improvement ; and as among such meaus it recommeHds, wherever practicaoie, systematic visitation, union prayer meetings, mission Sabbath schools, street preaching, neighborhood mcetiugs, Bible classes, lyce- ums, reading rooms, courses 01 lectures, ana over all, much prayer aud great faith. The filth topic was then taken up: wnai relations should exist between the associations and the Church of Christ V Rev. Mr. Rowland, of Mt. Auburn, opeu- cd the discussion, and was followed by five minute addresses by Bros. Tlsdale, Eaton, Checver, Witt, White and Patterson. Rev. Mr. Chase, of Columbus, who had been appoluted to offer the resolution, gave the following : Puwtmi. That the relation between the Young Men's Christian Association aud the Church should Do that ot vjnrisuan paternal sympathy and support, and of earnest in ward cooperation, ot comomeawnoie-neari-ed consecration to the apostolic work of castlug In obedience to Christ the uet on the right side of tho ship and drawing with in the circle of Christian innueuce ami wun-in t ho nnlc of thechurch. that vast multitude of young men who are at present out of the one, and virtually Deyonu uiereacu m uu-other.A number of questions were then read, which had been handed In and answers given by persons designated to answer them. The Association then Joined In singing and prayer, after which it ai'jonrned until 0 o'clock A. M. to morrow. ORDER OK EXERCISES FOR SATURDAY AND ' SUNDAY NOVEMBER Dl'II AND 10tH. Saturday, I) o'clock A. M., Devotional exercises condveted by E. C. Bolton of Cleveland.0:110 A. M., Discussion of the Cth topic: What should the members of the associations do for young meu coining to their rooms as strangers r To be opened by L. Sheaff of Cincinnati. 11 A. M. Essay on the "Use and abuse of amusements," by Win. Mitchell of Columbus. S:30 r. w. Devotional Exercises, lea ny Judge S. M. McCoy, of Chllllcothc. a P. M. Discussion of topic jno. a, w nat means shall be used to promote the organi zation of new Associations y 'me discussion to be opened by John 11. Checver, or Cincinnati, Corresponding monilicr of the Executive Committee. 7 P. M. Devotional Exorcises, led by Mr. Lyon, of Sandusky. 7:!)0 P. M. Discussion of topic No. 7, How can Woman's Talent be best Employed In aid of these Associations r The discussion to be opened by Rev. Dr. Held, of Cincinnati. On Sunday afternoon Children Mast Meeting will be held at tho Town Street M. K. Church, and at the Congregational Church. Sunday 7 o'clock P. M., a farewell meethijr of all the delegates, and all Interested lu tint work of the Young Mens' ChristianAssociation.

THE : MORNING JOURNAL. YOL. XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9, 1867. NO. 111. HEADING MATTER ON EVER V PAKE TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. MASSACHUSETTS. , . Springfield, Nov. 8. Instruction of Church and Town Hall. A flre occurred at Ware, Mass., ou Wednesday night, which destroyed the Unitarian !hnreh and the Town Hall, with their con tents, and an adjoining dwelling house. Loss, $18,000. Insured for $8,000. Boston, Nov. 8. It is rumored that Chief Justice Blgelow, of the Sunreme Judicial Court ot Massachu- etts. will soon reslsn and accept the position of Actuary of the Hospital Life Insurance Co., in place of Charles G. Lorlng, deceased, and Judge Keanis to oe appointed uniei jus tice. ' NEW YORK. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. Chamber of Commerce Opposed to Cot ton Tax, oud in Favor of Specie Pay ments. New York, Nov. 8. In the Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, resolutions were adopted favoring the abolition of Die cotton tax, and appointing a committee to memorialize Congress to that effect. A committee was also appointed to consider the subject of a return to specie payments.Pcdestriau at Schenectady. SCHENECTADY, NOV. 8. Weston, the pedestrian, arrived here at 10 o'clock last night, and left at 7:ii0 this morning. Heeling of Merchant. At a meeting of merchants to-day, a committee was appointed to report the best means of inaugurating a good wharf and pier system. Failure of a Large Dry Good House. The failure of a large dry goods jobbing (irra is reported, but name not given. Kentucky Bourbon Company. Collector of Internal Revenue Bailey was before the grand jury to-day, which, it ia believed, will soon present Indictments against the parties Implicated In the alleged frauds of j i ir ..!.. DnlUni Pjimnnnff Thai. xue j.euiui;ivy uuuiuuh vuuijmu j . n.i. were considerable seizures of whisky, Including one lot of 8000 gallons. Heavy Damages. Levi Stemlng has recovered $2,900 damages from the Erie Railroad Company for property destroyed by fire in transit to Cin ciuuati. The Court held, and so charged the jury, that if the Railroad Company could employ locomotives that consume their smoke and snarks and failed to do so, then the company would be responsible for losses through such laltire. Ten-Forties. There has been a limited foreign demand for 1040s irom Europe, and a leading dealer has purchased from the Governmcut about $1,000,000 of the bonds which were contrlbu ted to supply that demand. A letter from Secretary McCulloch to a leading banking firm, is published to-day stating that the Department Is not yet pro pared to entertain propositions for the sale of the remaining issue oi tnc iimus. Steamer Pclerhoff. The case of the celebrated1 steamer Peter hoff Is again before the courts in a suit by the proprietors of Lnlon stores at Brooklyu lor the recovery of forty thousand dollars asrainst the owners for storage. The family of Chief Justice Chase, consist lngof Mrs. Sprague and Miss Nettle Chase arrived In the steamer hurope. The AV reck of the Propeller Acme. Buffalo, Nov. 8, The lake shore, a lew miles above this point, is stored with barrels of flour, pork and lard taken from the wreck oi the propel ler Acme. The coroner has seized and cared for the property for the bencllt of the under writers and owners. The Pedes! riau Again. Amsterdam, Nov. 8 Weston, the walking man, diued hereto day, and lea at 13 o'clock, all right. PENNSYLVANIA. WASHINGTON. Much Ado about Nothing. New York, Nov. 8. The Tribune's special says: It has been announced that the President is engaged on a message to Congress, to be presented on an early day of the session, on the 21st inst. This announcement does not appear to have any valid foundation. There is good reason for saying that Mr. Johnson has not commenced the prepera-tion of such a message, and that It Is not settled that he will communicate to Congress information of the state of the Union at all events till some time during the regular or December session. It should be borne In mind that the November session can last but eleven days, including Sundays, and that there will be but nine working days before the regular Constitutional December session commences. Political Gossip. The President's organ here will contain to-morrow an editorial article calling on General Grant to define his position, and state whether he is a radical or conservative. This article Is understood to be prompted by Johnson, who is taking a lively Interest in the next Presidency, and who openly announces himself decidedly against Grant. Gen. Grant Reports A small Number of Troops in D. C. and Vicinity. The report of Gen. Grant, in answer to the Inquiry of the President as to what number of troops are stationed within the Department of Washington, shows that the whole force amounts to but little over 1,1)00 men, all told, in the States of Maryland and Delaware, the District of Columbia and two counties in Virginia. Proceedings Against General Sthofield The Times' special says the proceedings against General Schofleld, to test the legality of the election In Virginia, have ended in smoke. It was simply an effort for notoriety by a Richmond lawyer j but he proved to be a very brief candle. lieraiuism. The Herald's Washington special says: The reeular force of the Department of Washington, now commanueu oy uenerai Emery, is considered inadequate for the pro tection of the nubile stores and will be In creased, so that they may be ready for any emergency growing oui oi congressional usurnatlon or negro disaffection. The Presi dent, it is said, still believes the radicals in tend his deposition ana impeaciimeni. uen Sherman on his arrival will probably take the command. Call for Conservative convention. The Executive Committee of the Conser- vatlve party of Virginia have called a State Convention, to meet ot tne litn oi uecemDer, to affect an organization throughout the State. The call is issued in response to the wish of the President and the people of the State. There Is no doubt but that It will be responded to by the people of the entire State, and that the very best men will be sent up as delegates, and that an organiza- tion will be eiiecteu wnicn win successfully oppose the Hunnlcutt Radicals. Still Dogging Graut. Gen. Grant, when having Forney's edltori al shown him, disapproved of portions of It, and said he had not authorized the editor to speak for him. Interpretation of a Pension Law. WASlilNGTON, Nov. 8. The Assistant Secretary of the Interior has decided, relative t the provision of the act of June 0, 1860, which gives a pension to the dependent fathers of soldiers and sailora who have died of disease incurred, or wounds and injuries received, in the line of duty, in the service of the United States, that when the mother survives the soldier, the father cannot claim under the law. VIRGINIA. Herald's Correspondent on the Negroes. New York, Nov. 8. The Herald's correspondent, who has traveled through Southwestern Virginia, says : Every negro cabin contains either a rltle or revolver, and In deserted churches, barns and school houses negroes are nightly drill ed, with guards mounted to prevent Intrusion or discovery. He witnessed a midnight drill In the woods In which over 100 negroes were engaged. The whites are fearful of negro outrages, and appear to be in greatterror. New Vote to bo Had on Lending Credit to Chesapeake ic Ohio R. R. Richmond, Nov. 8. Gen. Scholleld has directed a new election to be held In the case of subscription to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. In order to remove all doubt about the legality of the election, all the qualified voters of Virginia will vote. This includes all disfranchised whites. Official information at headquarters shows that 14,000 whites failed to register in this State, and only 5,500 persons are disfranchised In Virginia. WEST INDIES. Santa Anna Turned I p. New York, Nov. 8. The Herald's Havana special says: Gen- Santa Annals here engaged in buying a farm, more Lawlessness in Hayti. At Port A u-Prince on the night of the 12th of October, he Assembly demanded of the Ministry that Leon Montez should be liberated, maintaining that he was 'unconstitu tionally kept In shackles at Cape Haytlen. A moo ot u.ooo armed men and women sur rounded the House of Assembly, the mem bers of .which, however, managed to make good their escape. The mob kept firing on the Palace, cheering all the while for Sal- nave, at whose instigation they threatened to sack the city. Salnave is taking every measure to secure himself In the permanent occupation of the Presidential chair. I may speak ou behalf of the Christian community in general, and not only of them but of all well-wishers of the public good in behalf of these brethren of the Association, and our christian brethren In the city in general, and on behalf of all good citizens of our city, I bid you a welcome among us. We come together as fellow workers in the vine-yard of the Lord. The field is a large jue and the harvest is an immense one, but we may say as one said of old truly, "the laborers are few." We have our churches, the light of the world, a city set on its hill, but it appears as though in this Young Men's Christian Association there Is something akin to that plan sometimes adopted by military forces when the strongholds of the enemy are to be taken, and It is necessary often to penetrate witnin ineir lines. Tliey some times organize a "forlorn hope" composed of soldiers from different regiments aud bat talions and corps to force the enemy from his works, so from the different churches we have organized our forces for a special work, and I believe It is our duty often to penetrate within the lines of the enemy and to lay our plans of attack upon the enemy. The work truly Is a great one. We hope, as residents of this city, for much good from your coming among us. We have here a great field, and a great work to do ; but we feel like going forward and doing all we can to accomplish this great work. We hope we will be greatly strengthened and helped tln this glorious work by your coming among ns. We hope that your coming up from different parts of the State, with zeal in your hearts, and with your good counsels while among us, will kindle such a flre la our hearts as shall greatly Interest us, and that our young men, In the light of this flre, will be Induced to lead lives of holiness, happiness and usefulness. I bid you into our midst, to our homes, and to our hearts, a heartfelt and earnest welcome. Terrible Explosion aud Awful Loss of Life In Pittsburgh. PlTTSUURUIl, NOV. 8. One of the most terrific and fatal calami lies that has befallen our community for lung time occurred here to-day. About half past 11 o'clock this morning the citizens of theJNlutli Ward were stamen Dyaiouu re- port of an explosion, and upon visiting the place from whence tlie sound came, we learned that a portion of the mill building of Reese, Gron'& Dull was blown Into atoms, and that about twenty persons were killed and many wnuuded. It was ascertained that the explosion occurred lu the forge portion of the mill. And to add to this terrible accident the building had caught tire and was in flames. The cause of the explosion will probably never be known, as the engineer and fireman were the only ones who could have given any information, and they were instantly killed. The loss will probably reach f 1 0,000. ' MARYLAND. Baltimore, Nov. 8. Democrat ic majorities. The Democratic majority in this State will reach nearly 40,000. St. Mary's county gives 151(1 Democratic votes, aud 3D Republican. Charles county gave 1220 Democratic votes, and 7 Republican. Calvert county gave 8811 Democratic votes. A Natural Resmt. The New York Tribune's Frederick (Mil.) special says: Upon the receipt of the news ' of the elections ou Tuesday, the rebel flag was flung to the breeze at Llbertytown, in this countv. ' CANADA. Ottowa, Nov. 8. The Governor General delivered a speech to Parliament yesterday afternoon. It possesses no Interest to Americans. The members from the Nova Scolla government were t sworn In yesterday. ALABAMA. Negro Resolution in Favor of Itemov ul oi rouiH.Hi uiiaDiiiir irom nuncii New York, Nov. 8. The Herald's Mobile special says: The Al abama Convention did very little to-day Rapier, a colored delegate, offered a resold tion that the Convention memorialize Con gress to remove all political disabilities from such ulstraucuisea citizens oi Aiaoaina as have materially aided in the reconstruction of the State ucder the plan proposed oy ton- gress, bat it was laid on the table. memorializing Congress on Cotton Tax. A resolution, that the Convention memori alize Congress to remove the tax ou cotton, was adopted. Gen. Pope Introduced to the Convention itis HcmurKS. Gen. Pope was present during most of the session, lie was introduced to the Convcn- tiou, and made a brief speech, in which he congratulated the delegates on their success in the late campaign, aud said while he dis claimed any purpose of dictating what they should do, he thought he might advise them to observe moderation in counsel, ami tern perancc in action. CINCINNATI. Dental ConvcnlfonGoodyear's Pateut. Cincinnati, Nov. 8, At a meeting of the Dentists of the West, held here yesterday, to take Into considera tion the Dental Vnlcauite question, tne lol lowing resolution was adopted : Itewleed, That we approve the course pur sued by tiic Executive Committee and at torney who have been acting for the Dental profession of the West In contesting the claims of the Goodyear Dental Vulcanite Company against the profession, ana that we request them to continue the defence to the ultimatum, believing that notwithstanding the decision ol Judge JNelson in JNew xork the Importance of the subject demands a full and final investigation by the highest court In the country. On motion, the report was accepted and adopted. ILLINOIS. Destructive Fire. Princeton, Nov. 8. A lire broke out In the depot last night which resulted In the destruction of property valued at 30.000. The cause of the flre Is unknown. A high wind prevailed at the time, aud buildings caught flre from flying sparks nearly a mile from the town, insu rnncc In the aggregate about 100,000. MEXICO. FIEST STATE CONVENTION OF THE Y.M.O. A. OF OHIO. CoLUMiius, Friday, Oct. 8. A number of delegates to the Convention being in the city, a meeting was called at 11 o'clock A. M., at the Congregational Church, for devotional exercises, preparatory to en tering upon the regular business of the Con vention this afternoon H. Thane Miller, of Cincinnati, In the chair. The meeting was opened by singing, after which Hon. C. N. Oh'.s ri ad a Scripture lesson from the 2d chapter of the 1st Epistle of John, beginning at the 7th and ending with the 17th verse, iVn hour was spent in In singing and prayer and remarks by various members of the Convention. 2'. o'clock, r. m. The Convcntlou met according to previ ous arrangement, and was called to order by II. W. Checver, of Cincinnati, and Joined In singing, " Ask and ye shall receive," after which prayer was offered by Rev. G. S. Chase jf this city. Hon. C. N. Olds, of Columbus, was elected temporary chairman. Mr. Olds, on taking the chuir, slated that in obedience to resolutions passed by the Convention of the Young Men's Christian Vssoclatlons of the United States and Brit ish Provinces, held In Montreal In June last, State Covcntions had been called In various States of the Union and were yet to be called in others. In obedience to a call by delegates to that Convention from this State, this Convention meets to-day. Bro. II. J. Rowland of Cincinnati was then elected tcmjiorary Secretary. On motion of II. J. Sheldou, of Toledo, a committee of five were apiwiuted to nomi nate permanent officers, to consist of a Pres ident, four Vice Presidents aud two Recording Secretaries. The following Committee was appointed by the Chair : II. J. Sheldon, of Toledo ; Samuel Chester, of Cincinnati; Woodward Awl, of Colum bus ; J. J. Wilson, of Cleveland ; M. M. Saun ters, of Paluesvlllc. During the absence of this Committee, the Convention spent a few moments in devotional exercises. The Committee on Permanent Organiza tion then made the following report : For President II. Thaue Miller, of Cin clnnntl. For Vtce Presidents Rev. A. J. Lyon, of Sandusky; Rev. P. C. Prugh, Xeula; Rev W. C. Tlsdale, Palncsvllle; C. E. Bolton, Cleveland. For Secretaries R. S. Fulton, Cincinnati II. A. Sherman, Cleveland. Ou motion, the report was adopted. ADDKES8 OP WELCOME. Upon the President elect taking the chair, Capt. Win. Mitchell, of Columbus, made, on behalf of tho Yonng Men's Christian Assocl atlon of Columbus, the following address of Trying to Negotiate a Loan. New Youk, Nov. 8. Advices from the Mexican capital to Oct., wclcomo to the dclcgatcs,from abroad : 20th, state that President Juarei has been Mr President and Brethren : Itbe-WrjS-Sa.h.hU m' N "uty thb afternoon Is to nwrotlato a loan of twelve millions at 011 behalf 'of the Young Men's Chris Washington. I tlan Association of this city and I believe REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT, H. THANE MILLER, OP CINCINNATI. Brethren of the first State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Ohio : I need not assure you that I consider it a very great honor that has been conferred upon me in electing me President of a Con vention like this. I shall not dwell upon that, but I want, on behalf of this Convention to express the gratitude with which we receive these words of welcome. They are not unexpected by ns. When the invi tation was given for us to meet here, it was made so cordially, with such warmth of heart, that we knew when we came we should find these hearts aud these homes all open. Besides, it seems to me that Columbus is a place where you have so many Conventions that you must always bo ready to entertain strangers. We hope our coming, as Las been expressed, may be a good to Columbus, not because of the men who come, but because Jesus Christ, the great Head of the Young Men's Christian Association, is lu our very midst ; because those who came up, may come with love for this dear Savior ; because we come to talk of lllin ; because we come to gather around Hlni more closely. We have come to you, brethren of Columbus, with the most earnest prayer that our coming together may be with very great spiritual profit. We hope that we may here catch such a spirit from Heaven that we shall go away strengthened, and with more zeal, more fervent love, and a greater spirit of self-consecratlon to the Master. These gatherings, or Conventions, which we have had within the past lew months, seem like getting to tho mountain top and looking over the fields of the past. As we gather here, we hope It may prove a Pisgah's top to our souls. Looking back, we sec that years ago this State was blooming with Its Young Men's Christian Associations. They were active. zealous, and very successful, but the war coming ou with Its desolations, our young men left their homes, and the Associations, for the want of those who had with so much vigor prosecuted the work, sickened and died. We find ou look lng back over those past years, that souls lu great numbers were converted to God by the aid of these associations. Since the war, in God's Infinite mercy, has been brought to an end, these associations here and there aro sprluglug up again, and the membership of those that continued In ex Istauce greatly Increased. But, dear brethren, while we arc thankful to God for the past, It is more needful that we look from the mountain top Into the valley, where we shall have to work. Thcro we find fields already white for tho harvest j there we find fields ready to be entered upon by the laborer, and from this view here we should sec the demand that we go down Into these fields and engage la this work. Dear Brethren, it Is by coming to the mountain springs, to the mountain night, that we shall catch anew and fresh life, and as wo go down may wo carry this spiritual blessings with us, and may they result In good works to tho honor and glory of God, and tho salvation of souls. We have come here, dear brcthrcu, not on ly to look upon the past, but In order that we may understand our defects, aud perfect our plans for the future. Oh, what; a blessed thing it Is, If we can only hear that Scriptural Injunction, which says, "If any man lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth liberally, and upbraideth not." Let us, then during the association, pray very much ; pray during the discussions, and during our so journ in these delightful homes, and oh, may God hear and answer our prayers; that we may devise liberal things aud may God's blessing be upon us, aud may we gather strength as we gather around Christ and there learn the sacrifice he was willing to make for us. If we conld hear from those Hps of His, we would hear Him say, "Learn of me." God help us to learn lessons that shall enable us when we go to our hometo know better how to work, and may we carry home some of the first flre we expect to receive, and may the whole State feel the Influence, then shall we not have come together in vain ; then shall our meet ing be fruitful in honor aud glory to God, our Savior. Maj. Lloyd, of Cincinnati, moved that a committee of three, ou enrollment, be appointed, and Maj. H. P. Lloyd, of Cincinnati, Prof. J. P. Patterson aud H. Early, of Columbus, were appointed on the committee. On motion of E. S. Taylor, of Columbus, a committee of five were appointed to make the necessary arrangement for business aud devotional exercises during the continuance of the convention. E.S.Taylor, of Columbus, Judge S. F. McCoy, of Chllllcothc, Rev. J. II. Cheevcr, of Cincinnati, and J. J. Wilson of Cleveland, were appoluted members of this committee. The first topic for discussion was taken up, viz : What field of work can be most effectively occupied by the Association in our smaller towns and villages. Tho discussion was opened by Rev. Bro. H. J. Sheldon, of Toledo, and was participated In by Brothers Smith, of Akron, White, of Columbus, and Miller and Cheever, of Cincinnati, In five minute speeches. The time for adjournment having arrived, the further discussion of this topic was post poned until the evening session, and after uniting in singing and prayer, the Associa tion adjourned till 7 o'clock P. M. EVENING SESSION 7 O'CLOCK I. M. After spending a half hour In devotional exercises, the discussion of the first topic was resumed, and short speeches were made by Bros. Witt, of Indianapolis, Floyd, of Cincinnati, Wilson, of Cleveland, Lyon, of Sandusky, Saunders, of Painesvllle, and Miller, of Cincinnati. Rev. Mr. Goodwin, of Columbus, who had been appointed to offer a resolution at the close of the discussion expressive of the seuse of the Association on the topic, offered the following: liesolved, That this Convention recommends to the Associations in the smaller towns and villages, that while they keep ever foremost as their great aim, the conversion of young men, they make use of every means they can to secure thorough intellectual social aud moral Improvement ; and as among such meaus it recommeHds, wherever practicaoie, systematic visitation, union prayer meetings, mission Sabbath schools, street preaching, neighborhood mcetiugs, Bible classes, lyce- ums, reading rooms, courses 01 lectures, ana over all, much prayer aud great faith. The filth topic was then taken up: wnai relations should exist between the associations and the Church of Christ V Rev. Mr. Rowland, of Mt. Auburn, opeu- cd the discussion, and was followed by five minute addresses by Bros. Tlsdale, Eaton, Checver, Witt, White and Patterson. Rev. Mr. Chase, of Columbus, who had been appoluted to offer the resolution, gave the following : Puwtmi. That the relation between the Young Men's Christian Association aud the Church should Do that ot vjnrisuan paternal sympathy and support, and of earnest in ward cooperation, ot comomeawnoie-neari-ed consecration to the apostolic work of castlug In obedience to Christ the uet on the right side of tho ship and drawing with in the circle of Christian innueuce ami wun-in t ho nnlc of thechurch. that vast multitude of young men who are at present out of the one, and virtually Deyonu uiereacu m uu-other.A number of questions were then read, which had been handed In and answers given by persons designated to answer them. The Association then Joined In singing and prayer, after which it ai'jonrned until 0 o'clock A. M. to morrow. ORDER OK EXERCISES FOR SATURDAY AND ' SUNDAY NOVEMBER Dl'II AND 10tH. Saturday, I) o'clock A. M., Devotional exercises condveted by E. C. Bolton of Cleveland.0:110 A. M., Discussion of the Cth topic: What should the members of the associations do for young meu coining to their rooms as strangers r To be opened by L. Sheaff of Cincinnati. 11 A. M. Essay on the "Use and abuse of amusements," by Win. Mitchell of Columbus. S:30 r. w. Devotional Exercises, lea ny Judge S. M. McCoy, of Chllllcothc. a P. M. Discussion of topic jno. a, w nat means shall be used to promote the organi zation of new Associations y 'me discussion to be opened by John 11. Checver, or Cincinnati, Corresponding monilicr of the Executive Committee. 7 P. M. Devotional Exorcises, led by Mr. Lyon, of Sandusky. 7:!)0 P. M. Discussion of topic No. 7, How can Woman's Talent be best Employed In aid of these Associations r The discussion to be opened by Rev. Dr. Held, of Cincinnati. On Sunday afternoon Children Mast Meeting will be held at tho Town Street M. K. Church, and at the Congregational Church. Sunday 7 o'clock P. M., a farewell meethijr of all the delegates, and all Interested lu tint work of the Young Mens' ChristianAssociation.